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Simocarcinus simplex in life
In life — Simple Collector Crab, photographed by an iNaturalist observer, not this specimen. (c) Wendy Feltham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Wendy Feltham
BPBM 16013Invertebrate Zoology

Simocarcinus simplex

Simple Collector Crab

As recorded: Simocarcinus simplex (Dana, 1851)

Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Epialtidae

Collected by
E.A. Kay
Locality
Oahu
Island
Oʻahu
Region
United States
Record type
Preserved specimen
58 Bishop specimens of Simocarcinus simplexSpecies page ›

Simocarcinus simplex observed alive

Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 8 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-01-01.

Simocarcinus simplex observed 2026-01-01

2026-01-01

North Pacific Ocean, HI, US

(c) Madeline Kelly, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Simocarcinus simplex observed 2025-12-28

2025-12-28

Kawela Bay, HI 96731, USA

(c) Daniel Ward, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Simocarcinus simplex observed 2025-11-30

2025-11-30

Honolulu, HI 96825, USA

no rights reserved

Simocarcinus simplex observed 2024-12-10

2024-12-10

Diamond Head Beach Park, Honolulu, HI, US

(c) ash253808, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Simocarcinus simplex observed 2024-05-04

2024-05-04

Sand Island State Recreation Area, Honolulu, HI, US

(c) khein2, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Simocarcinus simplex observed 2023-01-18

2023-01-18

Olowalu Beach, Hawaii 96761, USA

(c) Karolle Wall, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Simocarcinus simplex. BPBM 16013. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 1090279755. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/s/16013.

Record sources